School-Age Population Forecast
How many children will be of school age in any year, globally or nationally.
By 2035 there are about 901 million primary-age and 771 million secondary-age children worldwide — 1.67 billion in total, roughly 5.3% fewer than today.
School-Age Population Forecast
Frequently asked
Is the School-Age Population Forecast free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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